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Whelan outlines targets as midfielder joins Villa in £1.25m deal

Date published: Thursday 20th July 2017 11:51

Aston Villa have signed Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan in a deal which could rise to £2million.The 33-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year contract at Villa Park, bringing to an end his nine-year association with the Premier League side.

“I have enjoyed happy times at Stoke City but now is the time for a new football adventure – and what a club to join in Aston Villa,” Whelan told Villa’s official club website.

“We may be in the Championship but everything about this club screams Premier League – and it’s the job of the players to get us back up there.

“I am looking forward to working with Steve Bruce. I know he has a phenomenal record in achieving promotion to the top flight and, having spoken to him at length, I am more than aware of how much he wants to get back there again with this great club.”

Villa have paid Stoke an initial £1.25million but the fee could rise to £2million with certain add-ons and clauses.

✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Glenn Whelan from @StokeCity…